The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 52,000

€ 37,400

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 3.0sd DPF is 6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
1674
1853
1987
1655
1898
2089
1853 mm
Width
1898 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2089 mm
1674 mm
Height
1655 mm
2795
4569
2807
4629
4569 mm
Length
4629 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2807 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
10 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CJCD, CSUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
148 bhp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
320 NM
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
11.86 kg/bhp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
58 mpg
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
478 mi
Range
951 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
951 mi
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
179 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
540 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L